Catalyst Resource Group Appoints New CEO to Position Company for Next Phase of Growth

LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/08/11 -- Catalyst Resource Group (PINKSHEETS: CATA) (OTCQB: CATA), a precious metals recovery and technologies company, today announced the appointment of Douglas Berkey, a leader with over 30 years of experience, as the new Chief Executive Officer to build on Catalyst Resource Group's patented technologies and assets and form a top tier company focusing on growth and innovation.

A graduate of Wheaton College and seasoned business leader, Douglas formerly served as National Sales Director for a Traveler's Insurance Group subsidiary. He founded and managed a securities brokerage firm with over 28,000 independent representatives and also led a non-profit organization, which built housing for the homeless in the Philippines.

Douglas Berkey said, "I am excited to join Catalyst Resource Group and look forward to advancing the company to the next level. With a unique combination of breakthrough leading technologies in mining and applications for other industries, this company is poised to be an industry standard."

About Catalyst Resource GroupCatalyst Resource Group is focused on utilizing innovative processing technologies for mining and natural resources to extract and process gold and platinum group metals such as rhodium, palladium, and platinum. The Company has taken steps to prepare for the application of these new technologies on mineral properties in North America. Website: www.cataresource.com

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